The process was quite smooth. There were 2 technical rounds followed by HR discussion. The whole process took around a week's time and I received the offer letter in 10 days.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Most of the questions were related to the project work.
Campus interview given on online mode.
Asked questions related to previous work experience. and nothing else.
What ever was there on my resume, they verified of i know about it in detail.
Did not asked me anything out side my resume
I applied online. I interviewed at Cognizant (Dublin, Dublin)
Interview
The interview mainly consists of 3 rounds
1. Screening Process - Where you connect with the HR to understand the interview process
2. 1 Technical Round - The technical round is mostly SQL codings, where they try to understand your approach.
3. Final HR Round - Final round is the discussion of your salary and other benefits
Format: Platform-based (e.g., HackerRank or LeetCode).
Details: 2-3 basic coding questions focusing on fundamental data structures (arrays, strings) and algorithms, along with a few multiple-choice questions on OOPs concepts, SQL, and basic networking.
Duration: 60 to 90 minutes.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Format: Video call with a Senior Engineer.
Details: Review of the code written in the assessment. You are asked to explain your logic and optimize it. Basic conceptual questions follow, covering topics like:
Differences between interface and abstract classes.
Basic SQL queries (Joins, Group By).
Walkthrough of a college project mentioned on your resume.
Duration: 45 to 60 minutes.
3. Managerial / Behavioral Interview (Round 2)
Format: Video call with a Project Manager or Engineering Lead.
Details: Discussion focused on soft skills, situational judgment, and cultural fit. Common questions include:
"Tell me about a time you faced a challenge in a team project and how you resolved it."
"Why do you want to join this company?"
"How do you handle tight deadlines?"
Duration: 30 to 45 minutes.
4. HR Discussion
Format: Short phone call.
Details: Discussion regarding company policies, location preferences, document verification, and basic salary expectations.
Duration: 15 minutes.